Abbey Machinery, based at Nenagh, County Tipperary, has announced plans to build a new head office and production plant on a greenfield site at Toomevara, just six miles from its current production base.
Although Abbey’s roots date to a blacksmith business, with the Cavanagh family manufacturing agricultural equipment from the 1800s, the the current was formed in 1947 and has developed a trusted reputation as an expert in the manufacture of cattle feeding and slurry management equipment.
The firm began production at Abbey Lane, Nenagh, where it concentrated on producing harrows, trailers and buck-rakes. As business and Abbey’s product line developed, the move to the current site took place in 1977. Now, however, the 80,000 square feet production site has been filled.
“It was a long and considered decision to build a new factory,” said Abbey Machinery’s managing director Clodagh Cavanagh. “We believe that there’s a long-term future in agriculture and we aim to be at the forefront of it.
“We’re planning our response to the future machinery needs of farmers with high-performance machines that incorporate engineering excellence combined with the best that evolving modern technology can offer, to bring farmers to achieve new levels of efficiency. The new site will allow us to invest and develop a Centre of Excellence in engineering, using the best production techniques to manufacture world class agricultural machines for global markets.”
Director Owen Cavanagh added that work would start on the building immediately and the plan was to have the work completed in 10 to 12 months.
“The building will provide several production lines including enhanced laser and plasma cutting facilities, automated robotic welding and a new paint plant,” he added. “And the spare parts department will be enhanced to provide increased levels of service to our growing global customer base.”
Although Abbey’s roots date to a blacksmith business, with the Cavanagh family manufacturing agricultural equipment from the 1800s, the the current was formed in 1947 and has developed a trusted reputation as an expert in the manufacture of cattle feeding and slurry management equipment.
The firm began production at Abbey Lane, Nenagh, where it concentrated on producing harrows, trailers and buck-rakes. As business and Abbey’s product line developed, the move to the current site took place in 1977. Now, however, the 80,000 square feet production site has been filled.
“It was a long and considered decision to build a new factory,” said Abbey Machinery’s managing director Clodagh Cavanagh. “We believe that there’s a long-term future in agriculture and we aim to be at the forefront of it.
“We’re planning our response to the future machinery needs of farmers with high-performance machines that incorporate engineering excellence combined with the best that evolving modern technology can offer, to bring farmers to achieve new levels of efficiency. The new site will allow us to invest and develop a Centre of Excellence in engineering, using the best production techniques to manufacture world class agricultural machines for global markets.”
Director Owen Cavanagh added that work would start on the building immediately and the plan was to have the work completed in 10 to 12 months.
“The building will provide several production lines including enhanced laser and plasma cutting facilities, automated robotic welding and a new paint plant,” he added. “And the spare parts department will be enhanced to provide increased levels of service to our growing global customer base.”
For more information visit: www.abbeymachinery.com.
